Black Family Blog

[...] to his buddy Lloyd for a while. Blowing out the candles!  We must have been singing "Happy Birthday" very loudly since Liam has his hands covering his ears. This last picture is one Tim [...]

[...] over the phone, we thought we'd do a performance for you via the blog.  Turn your volume up.  Happy birthday, Pop-Pop! [...]

[...] how fun he is and how curious he is and how much we love him. We ate ice cream and sang "Happy Birthday".  We watched him cherish a day just for him, and again noticed how big he looks [...]

[...] to trust us and love us.  Thank you for being your spunky little self and changing our lives. Happy birthday, sweet girl, and happy one year home. Love, Mommy and Daddy [...]

[...] We are in the midst of the long goodbye. Tim has preached his last sermon at First Presbyterian, the church has said its farewell to him, his office closely resembles the stark room it [...]

[...] Micah is a graduate.  It's official.  He has graduated from First Presbyterian VPK.  He is now on track to go to kindergarten in the fall.  It's so hard to [...]

[...] big day in our family. Micah got his bible, and we celebrated 10 years of Tim's ministry at First Presbyterian. First, the bibles. I have been waiting for this moment for Micah since he was born. This [...]

[...] This morning was the Easter Eggstravaganza at First Pres.  Fun for all, especially two boys who love them some candy.  I don't have many [...]

[...] , there was a luncheon in Mauldin Hall.  It was for Rally Day and in honor of Tim's 10 years at First Pres. Checking out the dessert table before everyone comes in. And the food layout.  First Pres [...]

[...] so excited about what the future holds for us as we start our lives again in a new place. But, First Pres, a piece of my heart will stay here. Always.  And I take a piece of you with me as we go.  [...]

[...] encouraged them to sing loudly on that part.  Between that, some sugary treat given in Sunday School that was kicking in, and me bribing my boys with a special treat later if they sang the song, [...]

[...] that was all hers for the year. She got a glimpse of the room yesterday when we were at Sunday School, and today she made a beeline for the piano that she had already scoped out. After her [...]

[...] celebration. As part of Rally Day, the kids get their "Faithful Attendance" from Sunday School for the previous year.   Here's Liam getting his award. And Micah getting his. We are so proud [...]

[...] the sanctuary, Micah waited patiently to see his brother perform.   This is Liam's M-W-F class, along with the T-Th class.   It's a little blurry but here's my favorite two-year- [...]

[...] is that his T-Th preschool class is comprised of five children, four boys and one girl.  His M-W-F class, on the other hand, has eight children, seven girls and Liam. Should be an interesting year! [...]

[...] ? Well, I do enjoy cooking.  On a totally different question, Liam was the only one in his M-W-F class to get his mother's age right.  I don't know whether to be proud that he knows I'm 37 or sad [...]

[...] , I do enjoy cooking.  On a totally different question, Liam was the only one in his M-W-F class to get his mother's age right.  I don't know whether to be proud that he knows I'm [...]

[...] in the midst of busy lives.  I do wish I could re-capture my old habit though. Exhibit A: Aunt Heidi came to visit and I have one - that's right, just one - picture of her.  Granted it's [...]

[...] garbage (i.e. Legos) to be transported to. For his birthday, Micah got a really cool stool from Aunt Heidi, Mum-Mum, and Pop-Pop so that he can safely stand up taller and safer in the kitchen when he [...]

[...] .  I was totally jealous. We took a trip to the train museum for Micah's birthday when Aunt Heidi was here.  Micah on the train as it gets ready to go. Liam and Aunt Heidi These guys loved [...]

[...] Loves Me" and our boy sang his little heart out. Afterwards he smiled and hung with his buddy Nicolina, one of his favorite friends. And then he and his brother, fueled no doubt by sugary post- [...]

[...] bottle twice, once during his Thursday race and once more during his Friday race. With his buddy Nicolina, who had to have a squirt bottle on her tricycle after she saw Liam's. Liam and his friend [...]

[...] , once during his Thursday race and once more during his Friday race.   With his buddy Nicolina, who had to have a squirt bottle on her tricycle after she saw Liam's. Liam and his friend [...]